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Your patient has chest tubes in place to drain fluid.  You are going to take the patient for a walk around the nurse’s station.  Which of the following best describes the process you will use?

Which of the following terms best describes this person’s body type? exam 5 73.jpg 

Which of the following patients is most likely to use the assistive device pictured?exam 4 86.png 

Which of the following platelet counts increases the patient’s risk of DVT (deep vein thrombosis)?

Helen is a 73 year old woman who sustained a right hip fracture due to a fall at home.  She is now partial weight bearing (PWB) on the right lower extremity and is being treated in the skilled nursing facility where you work.  She has decreased coordination (which likely led to her fall) and Diabetes Mellitus. She had a mild myocardial infarct eight years ago and is on 2 Liters of oxygen. Helen is on supplemental oxygen.  Which of the following pieces of equipment delivers the oxygen to Helen?

Bill is full weight bearing on both lower extremities.  He can stand with some help and requires assistance for balance.  Which of the following types of transfers is most appropriate to help get Bill from the bed to the wheelchair?

Which of the following transfers does NOT make sense?

Which of the following results of your patient’s platelet count would cause you to put therapy on hold for the day (not treat the patient)?

Which of the following best describes the amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle per minute?

Your patient’s trunk leans posteriorly during the early part of stance phase on the right leg.  Which of the following muscles is the most appropriate to strengthen, to address this gait deviation?